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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,052.41, 44,229.34 and 18,623.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,052.41, 44,229.34 and 18,623.52 is: 25,698.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,052.41 : 44,229.34 = 18,623.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,052.41/44,229.34 = 18,623.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,052.41x = 44,229.34 × 18,623.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,052.41x = 823,706,021.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,706,021.36/32,052.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,698.72

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